The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (90 reviews)
Glenridding, Penrith, England, CA11 0PB , Penrith , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Designated smoking area
Outdoor furniture
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location for hiking
Friendly and helpful staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Limited parking availability
Poor options for gluten-free dining
No AC in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Some comments noted scuffed and dirty walls.
Service
8.65
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
8.95
Great location for access to Helvellyn and Ullswater.
Room Quality
8.45
Spacious rooms but lacking AC.
Amenities
8.15
Some amenities like a fan were available but limited overall.
Value for Money
8.55
Overall, a solid option for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
7.65
Extensive menu but limited options for coeliacs.
Overall Experience
8.65
A generally great stay despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 20:14

Property Description

Picturesque Terrace Views
Take in the stunning views from the terrace at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group. Just steps away from Ullswater, immerse yourself in the beauty of the national park.

Delightful Dining Experience
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant, offering delectable dishes to please your palate. Afterward, unwind with a drink at the cozy bar/lounge, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Convenient Amenities
Experience comfort in one of the 56 well-equipped guestrooms, complete with modern conveniences like complimentary wireless internet and flat-screen TVs. The attentive daily housekeeping ensures a pleasant stay.

Book now to elevate your getaway at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group and create lasting memories amidst the natural splendor of Penrith.

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 90 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 7.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Rodney
8
Pros:

A super place to stay great location for the Lake District and climbing up Helvellyn. You will not be disappointed good breakfast and wide menu.

Just two concerns to be aware of:
1 Hotel has small car park so may not get in
2 Although the menu was extensive for a coeliac it was atrocious with only one option. From our experience it is not difficult to make a lots of dishes gluten free. eg a roast with gluten free gravy and no Yorkshire pudding. I would have liked to stay there again and for more than one night but lack of options on the menu for a coeliac means it is rather pointless. This is a great shame.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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John David
10
Walking trip
Pros:

Room's were clean, good breakfast, ideal for walking .View's were stunning. Staff were friendly. Not many car parking space but the car park was about 2 mins away. Overall a good place to stay

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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John partner
10
Pros:

No plug socket near a mirror for the hair drier.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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MARK
8
Good overall but rooms without aircon was a disapp
Pros:

No air con; service ok; hotel rooms good and buffet breakfast excellent and quick if you want an early/speedy exit

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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Matthew family
8
Pros:

The Inn was beautiful. The room was spacious. The restaurant had many options. The walls were a bit scuffed and dirty. There was no AC in the room. The night we were there it was very warm. There was one fan in the room which helped somewhat. The TV channels didn’t work. Overall it was a solid option.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Roy
8
Great stay for mountains
Pros:

Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Colin
8
Great location
Pros:

Lovely Location on the edge of Ullswater. Scenic drive to and from Glenridding. Clean confrontable room. The food good general pub fare nothing special.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
M
michael partner
8
Pros:

Good property

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
D
David
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel great setting excellent breakfast, easy check in/out online, bar prices bit expensive

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
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Ruby
10
Would go again
Pros:

The hotel was perfectly located for walking. The room was very clean there was just some lipstick/ makeup marks on the bathroom wall which I didn't expect as the room was expensive. But overall it was a luxury experience. Breakfast was nice

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Nice hotel and the bar downstairs served nice food. The rooms however were very hot, we were provided with a fan and had the windows open but it didnt help much. We booked a room with a lake view and it is not much of a lake view more a car park view.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kenneth
4
Pros:

Average. Overpriced. Staff not particularly friendly especially when bar closes at 11.pm and no further drinks served even to residents. Won't be going back.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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Jan
10
Pros:

Wonderful stay with family to attend a wedding in the lakes. Beautiful spacious rooms, cleaned to a very high standard. Would book again

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
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Trevor
8
Pros:

Really excellent room

2025-06-11 via Nuitee
S
Stephen family
10
Pros:

Lovely place to stay in a Beautiful part of the lake's staff very attentive and helpful would recommend to anyone

2025-05-28 via Nuitee
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Sophie family
2
Pros:

The manager Richard was the only good thing about the hotel apart from the view!!! The bathroom was tiny and the door was hitting the toilet and very limited space in the bathroom.
The bath was dirty full of hair when we complained we was offered a free drink
My sisters room there was poo on the toilet seat !!! We had to clean our own room
When we ordered food we was told 30-40 min wait this turned out to be a hour !! When food turned up my sisters was missing and waited 10 mins incase it was just late or couldn’t carry it but when we spoke they said it will be out when it’s out and he was very rude… when we said we’ve already been waiting he huffed and said they burnt it so had to remake it… then the pizza came out burnt round the outside and raw in the middle…. I found a slug type looking thing in my burger… the chips was greasy … the only nice member of staff was the manager the rest very rude unhelpful the girl slammed the plate down

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
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Paul
10
You can’t ask for more!
Pros:

Last minute trip to the Lakes. Super easy check-in, lovely Sunday roast, dog friendly, spacious, clean, well presented bedroom & a plentiful full English breakfast. Staff super friendly, helpful & accommodating. We’ll be definitely coming back.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
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John
8
Pros:

We had lovely views the weather was notbthe bwst but didnt put us off going for a walk and taken all the amazing views in only bad thing was we had a tv but no tv signal

2025-01-31 via Nuitee
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Keith
10
Stay for Helvellyn walk, great hotel!
Pros:

Great food and drinks in the restaurant. Breakfast served from 7.30am Mon - Sat and 8am on Sunday. Recently renovated, friendly staff, evening meal was great, try the steak pie!

2024-12-24 via Nuitee
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Vicky
10
Pros:

Amazing stay, with friends, bar and food area excellent. Room very cosy and comfortable.

2024-11-24 via Nuitee